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Executive View Home with an Environmental Conscience

Atenas, Costa Rica

About the property

Villa2000 sqft

Bedrooms3

Sleeps6

Bathrooms3

Half Baths0

Minimum Stay1 - 5 nights

Our executive home is located in a very private gated community. Our infinity pool looks over a stunning view of the mountains of Costa Rica. We generate electricity and heat our jacuzzi from the sun. The main house has about 2000 square feet of interior living space, a large beautiful kitchen and open concept living area, and a large master bedroom with outdoor shower. The 600 square foot casita has 2 bedrooms, a living room, and bathroom.

Our home and casita are very private, surrounded by native Costa Rica jungle, and with stunning views of the valleys and mountains of this part of the country. Our house is extremely well appointed.

You can choose between lounging in the infinity pool, the solar-heated jacuzzi, the well-appointed patio, or the comfortable hammock.

Our home is just outside Atenas, about 35 minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Atenas is located at the west end of Central Valley, and is about midway between San José and the Pacific Coast. For us, it is the perfect location, affording quick access to the city and its shopping, and the coast and its beautiful beaches, but with a pleasant climate all year-long. From Atenas it is under 1 hour to beautiful Playa Blanca or Jaco, or Poas Volcano.

Atenas has plenty of grocery stores, and a very good Farmer's Market every Friday. There are numerous good restaurants offering everything from traditional Costa Rica dishes to pizza to steak. The San Jose suburb of Escazu is only 30 minutes away, where you can find nearly every type of restaurant and shopping experience.

Our property managers, Aad and Marian, are available to help to make your stay even more enjoyable. They can arrange to pick you up at the airport, if you wish, and they offer custom tours and other other assistance.

Property Manager

Jim and Patricia Maxwell

This VRBO partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.

Response rate:

100%

Response time:

within one hour

Speaks:

english, spanish

Calendar last updated:

May 22, 2018

About Jim and Patricia Maxwell

We are a retired Canadian professional couple (lawyer, teacher). We are avid travellers, and have visited 60 countries, and counting.

Jim and Patricia Maxwell purchased this Villa in 2011

Why Jim and Patricia Maxwell chose Cantón Atenas

Costa Rica is, arguably, the most beautiful country in Central America. It is economically and politically stable, and is a dream destination for many travellers. Atenas is one of the most desirable locations in the country - situated very central to the International Airport, the city of San Jose, the Central Valley and the lovely Pacific Coast, but away from the crowds, heat and humidity. Our secure, gated community is very private, and is surrounded by native forest abundant with birds and wildlife.

What makes this Villa unique

In addition to our lovely main house and casita, we have a lovely infinity pool and a solar-heated jacuzzi pool, with about 1000 square feet of outdoor living space. Part of the area is nicely screened for outdoor dining. We generate most of our own electricity, and our domestic hot water, from the sun. Our tropical gardens add to the serenity of your visit, enhanced by the dozens of types of tropical birds that inhabit our area.

Sports & Adventure Activities

Notes

Professional and very responsive property managers. Gardener cares for the property. Additional housekeeping available at renter's own expense.

House Rules

Check-in: Flexible

Check-out: Flexible

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

23 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

Latest reviews

1 - 6 of 23

Quiet , secluded, tranquility, five star property rating no problem

5/5

Stayed Feb 2018

Pierre V.Sarnia, Ontario Canada

Home is exactly as presented by owners. It is picturesque, all what you require is already there for you to use..all you need to do is replace upon leaving. The presentation and furnishings of the house is adequate and in excellent condition. Very large house but quaint feeling inside. The property managers, Aad and Marian were only a phone call away and ALWAYS ready to help..as were the caretakers Isabella, Charlie and pool man. The owners would also check on us via email as well! Overall it was a lovely two months spent at Dos Palmas in lovely Costa Rica!! We absolutely loved it!

Submitted Mar 24, 2018

Amazing stay!

5/5

Stayed Nov 2017

Dianne L.Wisconsin, US

Beautiful property with wonderful views. The location is peaceful, yet not far from town. We rented a vehicle to explore the area and enjoyed returning in the afternoons to relax in the pool and hot tub. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture, and a fun outdoor shower! Our third trip to Atenas, and loved the location. Property managers, Aad and Marian, are exceptional.

Submitted Dec 04, 2017

Owner's Response:

Dianne

We're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind comments.

Over the Top!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2017

Terri C.Windsor, California

Dos Palmas is the best vacation rental we have ever had the pleasure to rent for many reasons. First of all, the view is to die for! The photographs don't do it justice. You can enjoy the view from the inside or from the outside seating areas or while in the pool or hot tub. Likewise, the inside of the home is luxurious with comfortable furniture (this is not always the case with rentals) and a fully equipped kitchen with all the gadgets you need and even sharp knives for chopping. It felt like we were at a 5 star resort at a fraction of the cost. An additional bonus was the frequent keel-bill toucans that would visit the adjacent green area and a daily coati visiting in the garden. This was our sixth visit to Atenas and by far the best rental we have stayed at. We will definitely return!

Submitted Jul 18, 2017

Owner's Response:

Thanks so much, and come again.

What a spectacular home, and so close to Atenas.

5/5

Stayed May 2017

Mark P.

Thanks Jim and Patricia for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. It was our second trip to the Atenas Area of Costa Rica, and was such a pleasure. Beautiful lands, peaceful and tranquil, lovely afternoon breezes. We loaded the Hummingbird feeders and watched the flocks of them feed all day long. The house is so close to the city that we could get there in less than 8 min. Each day we would return and relax with a cold one in the huge Jacuzzi and watch the sunset. Also thanks to Aad and Mirian, the property managers, always responsive and working to make our time there so memorable.

Submitted Jun 05, 2017

Owner's Response:

Thanks so much. Come again!

Beautiful and close to attractions

5/5

Stayed May 2017

jennifer l.Saginaw, MI

This home is well appointed with everything you need. It has a beautiful view, it's clean and it's close to many attractions. As always, Aad and Marian, were helpful and always so nice! We look forward to returning in the future.

Submitted May 10, 2017

Owner's Response:

Thank you. Come again.

Once again, fabulous!

5/5

Stayed Feb 2017

Lawrence W.

This was our second stay at this wonderful property and it was as fantastic as we remembered , if not more so.. From the private and beautiful location, to the amazing view, the well designed house, the amenities, to the the friendly and knowledgeable property managers, everything is covered!

Thank you Jim and Patricia for accommodating our last minute booking request. We hope to return again some day to this wonderful property.

Lawrence & Maxine

Submitted Feb 27, 2017

Owner's Response:

Thank you, L&M. Do come again.

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Location

Atenas, Costa Rica

Our home is located on the outskirts of the charming town of Atenas, at the west end of the Central Valley. Atenas is conveniently located about 30 minutes west of the International Airport, and about 1 hour from one of the prettiest beaches in Costa Rica. Atenas was declared by National Geographic to have "the best climate in the world", and is away from the stifling heat and humidity of the coast.